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Cream Cheese Enchiladas

Rich, creamy enchiladas filled with seasoned chicken and cream cheese, topped with melted cheese for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 enchiladas
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 bell peppers diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes drained
Seasonings
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté diced onion and bell peppers for 5-6 minutes until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant, then remove from heat and set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded chicken, 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, sautéed vegetables, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
  5. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until cream cheese is evenly distributed and mixture is well combined.
  6. Place approximately 1/2 cup of filling along one edge of each tortilla and roll tightly, placing seam-side down in prepared baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle remaining Mexican cheese blend and cheddar cheese evenly over the top of all enchiladas.
  8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow filling to set properly.
  10. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, or sour cream as desired before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add jalapeños or green chilies to the filling. These enchiladas can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days.